General Club Information

Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club General Club Information Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club Keane’s Point Peppermint Grove Western Australia www.rfbyc.asn.au

Welcome to Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club The Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club is situated on the Swan River in Perth, Western Australia. The Club is located in the leafy suburb of Peppermint Grove, some 10 kilometres from the central business district.

Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club has sailing at its core and is recognised as one of the finest sailing establishments in the world. We provide storage for a variety of vessels as well as supporting programmes for training and development. We also provide the finest member facilities for meeting and socialising as well as venues for weddings and other functions all with spectacular river views.

Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club is proud to be a founding member of the International Council of Yacht Clubs.

Around the Club OFFICE OPENING HOURS: The general office opening hours are; Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm Saturday: 10am - 2pm (October - April only) YOUR MEMBER CARD: Please carry your member card on you when at the Club, as it is will assist you around the Club. Your card can be used to purchase Diesel and super grade Petrol, as well as purchase from the Bowline Restaurant or Bar and it is your entry card to open the Club Gates when arriving by car.

BOWLINE RESTAURANT & BAR SERVICE HOURS Please check the Club’s website www.rfbyc.asn.au for the most up to date opening hours, menus and events. Don’t forget to bring your member card with you to include items purchased on your account.

The Club bar operates Monday to Sunday, check the website for opening hours. The Club restaurant, Bowline, offers a la carte dining and casual dining Wednesday through Sunday inclusive.

Breakfast is available every Sunday throughout the year in the Bowline and once a month, a Sunday DRESS: Seafood Buffet is offered to members and their The minimum standard of dress on the Club guests, which takes place in the Roland Smith premises is shirt, shorts and shoes (not thongs). Ballroom.

Bathers, bikinis and scanty clothing may not be worn on the Club Premises.

Bookings must be made by calling 9384 9100, emailing Reception or via our website.

HOUSE SUPPORT: Ordinary O25 and Senior Members are required to COMMUNICATIONS incur a minimum credit expenditure for the Club Members are encouraged to sign up to various bar, catering and merchandise services totalling e-newsletters providing information on various $180 and $90 respectively during each six month Club events, both on water and on shore. See the period to the last Thursday in October and April. Club’s website or email the Communications and Senior Members over the age of 75 shall be exempt Member Services Manager. from the House Support Levy.

Members’ private parties, functions and CONSUMPTION OF FOOD AND LIQUOR: WEDDINGS: Only food and liquor purchased from the Club Members may arrange the use of the Clubs may be consumed in the Club licensed area which facilities for private parties, corporate functions and includes all the upper lawn, alfresco and balcony weddings through the Member Event Coordinators. areas. Food and liquor purchased outside the Club Please see back for contact details. is not to be brought into the licensed area.

Sailing at RFBYC Since the Club’s first official race back in 1897, Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club has set the pace in almost every class boat on the river and offshore. At RFBYC, Class and Division racing is held every Saturday and Sunday from October to April.

SAILING CALENDAR: October to April Weekend Sailing Season Wednesday Twilights Thursday Midweek Races May to September Power Yacht Activities Thursday Midweek Races Fortnightly Keelboat Frostbite Races Fortnightly Dinghy Winter Series

JUNIOR MEMBERS: The future and quality of every Club lies in its youth development. At RFBYC, there are over 300 junior members who will progress through to Ordinary membership and continue our fine sailing traditions.

Junior members are actively encouraged through an extensive training and development programme along with assistance to compete in interstate and overseas regattas.

CLUB BOATS: The Club owns Optimists, Pacers, 29ers, 420s, Laser CLASSES RACED AT RFBYC: and Mirror dinghies which are available on loan Current Classes and Divisions raced at RFBYC are under certain conditions. Contact the Yachting Etchells, 505, Dragons, Mirrors, Contenders, 420s Operations Manager to discuss loan arrangements.

Flying Fifteens, Optimists, Open Bic, 29ers, 49ers, Couta Boats, Lasers, Keelboats (Division 1, 2, 3, 4 and CREWING: IRC), BW8’s as well as a staying interest in Classic and New crew are always welcome. Register your interest Retro fleets. by contacting the Training Officer or via the Club website.

POWER YACHT ACTIVITIES: Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club has an active power VOLUNTEERING: yacht fleet that participates in competitive time Volunteering has a meaningful, positive impact on trialing, cruising, raft-ups, sailing support and other our Club’s fabric, and it can also very rewarding for coordinated activities. The Club requires all power you too! Contact the Communications and Member boats registered with the Club to participate in Services Manager to discuss your involvement. organised activity suitable for their type of vessel.

FORMS: TRAINING SCHOOL A range of forms including Pen Allocation, Boat The Club also conducts a range of sailing and small Registration, Dinghy Storage, Vessel Safety power boat handling courses through our accredited Inspection, New Member and Training School Sailing School. Courses are available for both children Applications are available on the Club website and adults, and can be booked through our Club www.rfbyc.asn.au Training Officer - more information is on our website.

CONTACT US: Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club Keane’s Point, Hobbs Place Peppermint Grove Western Australia

Telephone | (08) 9384 9100 Fax | (08) 9385 1483 Email | rfbyc@rfbyc.asn.au Web | www.rfbyc.asn.au Postal | PO Box 373, COTTESLOE WA, 6911

FLAG OFFICERS:

Commodore Vice Commodore Rear Commodore Sail Rear Commodore Junior Rear Commodore Power Honorary Treasurer

R. ( Richard) Timms I.R. (Ian) Clarke D.J (Dean) McAullay M.P (Matthew) Giudice A.R. (Adam) Hancock I. (Ian) Olson

STAFF: General Manager

Andrew Stachewicz genman@rfbyc.asn.au

Yachting Operations Manager

Paul Bayliss yachtops@rfbyc.asn.au

Assistant Yachting Operations (Keelboats)

Carol Martin sailadmin@rfbyc.asn.au

Assistant Yachting Operations (Power Yachts)

Kristine Bishop power@rfbyc.asn.au

Assistant Yachting Operations (Juniors)

Debbie Blaauw juniors@rfbyc.asn.au

Assistant Yachting Operations (Offshore)

Pearl Hendriksen offshore@rfbyc.asn.au

Club Training Officer

Barry Martin training@rfbyc.asn.au

Bosun

Nathan Stronach bosun@rfbyc.asn.au

Communications & Member Services Manager

Suzanne Fisher pr@rfbyc.asn.au or membership@rfbyc.asn.au

Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Catherine Ramsey accountant@rfbyc.asn.au Karen Ozkara accts@rfbyc.asn.au

Food and Beverage

Kerryn Loughnan (Catering Manager) kloughnan@rfbyc.asn.au

Nick Holt (Operations Manager) nholt@rfbyc.asn.au

Angela Craigs (Corporate and Events Coordinator) functions@rfbyc.asn.au

Jessica Darhling (Weddings Coordinator) weddings@rfbyc.asn.au